The final delivery, which took place at the end of June, brings the global fleet of Gulfstream G550’s in service to a total of 600 jets.Īerion Supersonic set to close operations after struggling to acquire further funding to produce its AS2 supersonic business jet. Given our vast G550 fleet in service, we look forward to continuing to support all G550 customers around the world with Gulfstream Customer Support’s extensive network.” “The G550 set a new standard for performance and reliability and continues to outperform and impress with its wide-ranging capabilities. “For nearly two decades, the G550 has been exceeding customer expectations,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. The Gulfstream G550 also launched the PlaneView™ flight deck platform for the first time and led the way with the certified Enhanced Vision System (now known as the Enhanced Flight Vision System – EFVS) as a standard safety feature for pilot safety. Launched as a commercial jet that could be configured for business, government, or military and seat up to 19 passengers, the G550 is a versatile jet that enables owners to fly between international destinations such as Shanghai to Los Angeles, New York to Dubai, or London to Tokyo. The final Gulfstream G550 business jet has been delivered to an international customer, marking an end of an era for the long-range commercial jet.Īfter almost 20 years, Gulfstream has delivered its final G550 commercial jet to an international customer.Įntering service in 2003 as a long-range business jet, the G550 has a range of 6,750 nautical miles (12,501 kilometers) at Mach 0.80 and has broken over 55 speed records during its time of service. Now, after nearly 60 years, Bombardier will be calling it a day on the Learjet in Q4 later this year, but the company has revealed the Learjet headquarters in Wichita, Kansas will remain operational and be transformed into a support center for maintenance and upgrades of existing Learjet models.
“However, given the increasingly challenging market dynamics, we have made this difficult decision to end Learjet production.” Bombardier will still support existing Learjet models for maintenance and upgrades. “With more than 3,000 aircraft delivered since its entry-into-service in 1963, the iconic Learjet aircraft has had a remarkable and lasting impact on business aviation”, shared Eric Martel, Bombardier Jets President and CEO. Credit: Bombardierīombardier spokesman Mark Masluch noted, “Less equipped aircraft at smaller price points drove demand,” while a recent statement from Bombardier referenced a lack of profitability and the need for a cost-cutting plan as reason for ending of production and the subsequent reduction of its workforce by 1,600 positions.
Learjet remained popular for many years with ultra-wealthy clients.
Unfortunately for Learjet, as newer technologies developed and competition from brands like Embraer and Cessna increased, Learjet could not keep pace with the demand for faster flights and more cabin space. Bombardier will end production of Learjets by Q4 of 2021. Inspired by Swiss fighter aircraft and first made famous in the 60’s by celebrities like Frank Sinatra, the Learjet’s days will be coming to a close as Bombardier axes the smaller jet to allow the company to focus on the more larger and profitable Challenger and Global aircraft families.įrom its first flight on 7th October 1963, the Learjet had been a favorite choice for private and business aviation, with members of the original Rat Pack frequently using the Learjet as a mode of transport to jet between glamorous locations. The latest Learjet 75 Liberty will be one of the last models to be made when production ends in 2021. Bombardier Jets has announced production of the iconic Learjet will end after nearly 60 years of production and 3000 new builds.
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